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Hohenbergia amargosensis E.H.Souza & Leme

Publ: Phytotaxa 567(1): 87- 91 (Figs. 1–2) (2022)

Type: BRAZIL. Bahia: Amargosa, Sítio Renascer, Baixa de Areia, ca. 1 km da Cidade, 379 m elevation, 13º02’42”S, 39º36’44”W, 27 May 2021, E.H. Souza 312 & S. Andrade e Andrade (holotype HURB, two sheets, isotype ALCB, HVASF, RB, R)

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Distribution: BRAZIL: Bahia

Habitat: The species occurs as a terrestrial in disturbed environments with high insolation, composed of medium to large sized trees, which create a humid and shady environment, ca 380 m. Elev.

Etymology: The specific epithet amargosensis refers to the type locality, were the first collecting was carried out in 1996, in the municipality of Amargosa, Bahia. Amargosa is located in the region known as Recôncavo, in the Vale do Jiquiriçá. It is referred as “Cidade Jardim” (Garden City) due to the beauty of its squares and gardens, an attraction for residents and visitors

Phenology: The species starts blooming in April and the flowering period extends to June. Fruiting state was documented from September to November.

Hohenbergia amargosensis